Partes del día: Por la mañana, Por la noche, El fin de semana
in the morning, at night y on the weekend hará que tu comunicación diaria sea súper clara.
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use 'in the' for morning, afternoon, and evening, but 'at' for night and 'on' for weekends.
- Use 'in the' for long parts of the day: 'In the morning'.
- Use 'at' for the end of the day: 'At night'.
- Use 'on' for the weekend in American English: 'On the weekend'.
Overview
en (en la mañana, en la noche, en el fin de semana), pero el inglés es mucho más específico y utiliza in, at y on dependiendo de la parte del día a la que nos refiramos.In para periodos extensos (Contenedores de tiempo)in como si estuvieras dentro de una caja o un contenedor. Usamos in para las partes del día que percibimos como periodos largos y continuos: the morning (la mañana), the afternoon (la tarde temprana) y the evening (la tarde-noche). En español solemos decir por la mañanao
en la mañana, pero en inglés, estas tres siempre van de la mano con
in the.I drink coffee in the morning.(Tomo café por la mañana).We have meetings in the afternoon.(Tenemos reuniones por la tarde).They watch movies in the evening.(Ellos ven películas por la tarde-noche).
At para puntos específicos o periodos fijosin, la palabra night (noche) prefiere at. ¿Por qué?night como un punto fijo o un estado, similar a como tratamos las horas del reloj (at 5:00 PM). Es una convención idiomática que debes memorizar: siempre es at night.The stars shine at night.(Las estrellas brillan por la noche).I sleep at night.(Duermo por la noche).
On para días y fechasdía específico, usamos on. Como the weekend (el fin de semana) se compone de días específicos (sábado y domingo), la preposición correcta es on. Esto es muy diferente al español, donde decimos en el fin de semana.
I visit my family on the weekend.(Visito a mi familia el fin de semana).What do you do on the weekend?(¿Qué haces el fin de semana?).
the. ¡Ojo aquí! No todas las expresiones llevan el artículo.In | the | morning | in the morning |In | the | afternoon | in the afternoon |In | the | evening | in the evening |At | (No lleva) | night | at night |On | the | weekend | on the weekend |- 1El uso de
the: Nota quemorning,afternoon,eveningyweekendsiempre requierenthe. Sin embargo,nightes la excepción rebelde; decimos simplementeat night, sin el artículo intermedio. - 2Diferencia entre
eveningynight: Este es un reto clásico para nosotros. En español,tardees después de comer ynochees cuando oscurece. En inglés,eveninges ese periodo desde que termina la jornada laboral (aprox. 6 PM) hasta que te vas a dormir.Nightes el periodo general de oscuridad o cuando ya estás por irte a la cama. - 3Variación regional: En esta guía usamos
on the weekend(inglés americano), que es lo más común en Latinoamérica. Sin embargo, si escuchas a alguien de Londres decirat the weekend, ¡no te asustes! Ambos son correctos, peroones la norma estándar en el continente americano.
I check my email in the morning.(Reviso mi correo por la mañana).She goes to the gym in the afternoon.(Ella va al gimnasio por la tarde).We relax in the evening.(Nos relajamos por la tarde-noche).
Let's talk on the weekend.(Hablemos el fin de semana).Can we meet in the afternoon?(¿Podemos reunirnos por la tarde?).The party is at night.(La fiesta es por la noche).
It is cold at night.(Hace frío por la noche).The sun rises in the morning.(El sol sale por la mañana).Traffic is bad in the afternoon.(El tráfico es malo por la tarde).
Post it in the evening!(¡Publícalo por la tarde-noche!).Free on the weekend?(¿Libre el fin de semana?).
In the nighten la noche, por lo que es natural querer decir in the night. Aunque gramaticalmente existe en contextos muy específicos (como en literatura o para algo que pasó *durante* una noche específica), para hablar de rutinas generales siempre debes usar at night.- Incorrecto:
I study in the night. - Correcto:
I study at night.
In the weekenden el fin de semananos traiciona. Recuerda que el fin de semana es un conjunto de días, y los días en inglés siempre usan
on.- Incorrecto:
I see you in the weekend. - Correcto:
I see you on the weekend.
thepor mañana a veces (aunque lo correcto es por la mañana), pero en inglés nunca puedes omitir el
the en las expresiones con in.- Incorrecto:
I work in morning. - Correcto:
I work in the morning.
Afternoon con Eveningin the afternoon. A esa hora ya es evening. Recuerda: afternoon es justo después del mediodía hasta que baja el sol (aprox. 5-6 PM).In the... | In the morning | Por la mañana |At | At 8:00 AM | A las 8:00 AM |On | On Monday | El lunes |At | At night | Por la noche |On | On the weekend | El fin de semana |In the evening vs At nightin the evening. Si ya terminaron, todos se fueron y tú te vas a dormir a las 11:30 PM, eso es at night.Evening tiene una connotación más social y de actividad, mientras que night es el periodo de descanso o de oscuridad total.on the morning si menciono un día específico?on) gana. Por ejemplo: on Monday morning (el lunes por la mañana). En este caso, ya no usas in ni el artículo the entre las palabras.on the weekend y on weekends?On the weekend suele referirse al próximo fin de semana o a uno en particular. On weekends (en plural y sin the) se refiere a todos los fines de semana como un hábito. Ejemplo: I play soccer on weekends (juego fútbol todos los fines de semana).night no lleva the en at night?nombre propio de la noche que no necesita presentación.at the night?at night. ¡No te compliques!in the para los bloques largos, at para la noche y las horas, y on para el fin de semana y los días. ¡A practicar!Standard Prepositional Phrases for Time
| Preposition | Article | Time Period | Example |
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In
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the
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morning
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In the morning
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In
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the
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afternoon
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In the afternoon
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In
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the
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evening
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In the evening
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At
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(none)
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night
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At night
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On
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the
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weekend
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On the weekend (US)
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At
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the
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weekend
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At the weekend (UK)
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Meanings
These are fixed phrases used to describe when an action happens during the 24-hour cycle or the week.
General Daily Periods
Using 'in the' to describe the three main blocks of the day.
“I study in the afternoon.”
“She works in the evening.”
Nighttime
Using 'at' to describe the period of darkness or sleep.
“I sleep at night.”
“The stars shine at night.”
The Weekend
Using 'on' to describe Saturday and Sunday.
“I relax on the weekend.”
“We go to the park on the weekend.”
Reference Table
| Momento del día | Preposición | Ejemplo |
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Morning
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in the
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I drink coffee in the morning.
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Afternoon
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in the
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Let's meet in the afternoon.
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Evening
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in the
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She studies in the evening.
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Night
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at
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We watch movies at night.
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Weekend
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on the
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What are your plans on the weekend?
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Morning (día específico)
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on
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I have a meeting on Monday morning.
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Night (suceso durante)
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in the
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I heard a noise in the night.
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Espectro de formalidad
I shall attend to the matter in the morning. (work task)
I will do it in the morning. (work task)
I'll do it in the morning. (work task)
Doing it AM. (work task)
Preposiciones de los momentos del día
IN THE...
- Morning Por la mañana
- Afternoon Por la tarde
- Evening Por la nochecita
AT...
- Night Por la noche
- 10 PM A las 10 PM
ON THE...
- Weekend El fin de semana
- Monday El lunes
Preposiciones según el momento
Eligiendo la preposición correcta
¿Es 'morning', 'afternoon' o 'evening'?
¿Es 'night'?
¿Es 'weekend'?
Zonas horarias diarias
Amanecer al mediodía
- • in the morning
Mediodía al atardecer
- • in the afternoon
- • in the evening
Atardecer al amanecer
- • at night
Días libres
- • on the weekend
Ejemplos por nivel
I drink milk in the morning.
I drink milk in the morning.
She plays in the afternoon.
She plays in the afternoon.
They sleep at night.
They sleep at night.
I see you on the weekend.
I see you on the weekend.
Do you go to the gym in the evening?
Do you go to the gym in the evening?
It is very quiet at night.
It is very quiet at night.
We don't work on the weekend.
We don't work on the weekend.
I usually wake up early in the morning.
I usually wake up early in the morning.
I'll finish the report in the afternoon.
I'll finish the report in the afternoon.
The owls are very active at night.
The owls are very active at night.
What are you doing on the weekend?
What are you doing on the weekend?
I prefer reading in the evening when it's quiet.
I prefer reading in the evening when it's quiet.
The city looks beautiful in the evening light.
The city looks beautiful in the evening light.
He often works late at night to meet deadlines.
He often works late at night to meet deadlines.
We are planning a trip on the weekend.
We are planning a trip on the weekend.
In the morning, the fog usually clears by ten.
In the morning, the fog usually clears by ten.
The atmosphere shifts palpably in the evening.
The atmosphere shifts palpably in the evening.
Strange things happen in the middle of the night.
Strange things happen in the middle of the night.
I find myself most productive in the morning hours.
I find myself most productive in the morning hours.
The museum is particularly crowded on the weekend.
The museum is particularly crowded on the weekend.
One's resolve often wavers at night.
One's resolve often wavers at night.
The shadows lengthen in the evening, casting a somber mood.
The shadows lengthen in the evening, casting a somber mood.
The quietude found in the morning is unparalleled.
The quietude found in the morning is unparalleled.
The policy will be reviewed on the weekend to ensure compliance.
The policy will be reviewed on the weekend to ensure compliance.
Fácil de confundir
Learners don't know when to use 'the'.
Mixing prepositions when combining them.
Not knowing when evening ends and night begins.
Errores comunes
I sleep in the night.
I sleep at night.
In morning I drink coffee.
In the morning I drink coffee.
I play in weekend.
I play on the weekend.
At the afternoon I study.
In the afternoon I study.
I see you in Monday morning.
I see you on Monday morning.
She works at the night.
She works at night.
I am busy in the weekend.
I am busy on the weekend.
I woke up at the night.
I woke up in the night.
On the morning of Friday...
On Friday morning...
I'll be there in the night.
I'll be there at night.
In the weekend's duration...
Over the weekend...
Patrones de oraciones
I ___ in the morning.
Do you ___ on the weekend?
It is ___ at night.
She usually ___ in the afternoon.
We met ___ in the evening.
Real World Usage
See u in the afternoon!
I will send the files in the morning.
Best vibes in the evening.
We have an opening on the weekend.
Arrive at the hotel at night.
Are you available to work in the evening?
Rain expected in the afternoon.
We are fully booked on the weekend.
Míralo como un patrón
in the morning.¡Que no se te olvide el 'the'!
in the morning o on the weekend. Si olvidas el 'the', sonarás un poco menos natural al hablar.Practica con tu propia vida
in the afternoon? ¿Y at night? Si lo relacionas contigo, se te quedará grabado: I exercise in the morning.
Inglés británico vs. americano
on the weekend es lo más común, en el Reino Unido prefieren decir at the weekend. Ambos están bien, ¡no te compliques!: I relax on the weekend.
Night vs. Evening
in the evening pero cambiamos a at night.Smart Tips
Remember: 'In' needs 'the', but 'At' (for night) does not.
The day is the boss! Always use 'on' if a day (Monday, Tuesday) is present.
If you are still awake and active, it's 'evening'. If you are sleeping or it's very dark, it's 'night'.
Mirror their 'weekend' preposition. 'At' for UK, 'On' for US.
Pronunciación
Linking 'In the'
The 'n' in 'in' often slides into 'the'.
Stress on Time
Stress the time word (morning), not the preposition.
Rising on questions
Do you work at NIGHT? ↗
Asking for confirmation.
Memorízalo
Mnemotecnia
In the light (morning/afternoon/evening), At the night (just 'at night').
Asociación visual
Imagine a large box labeled 'IN' containing a sun rising, a high sun, and a setting sun. Then imagine a small dot labeled 'AT' with a moon.
Rhyme
In the morning, afternoon, and evening too / At night is what the sleepy people do.
Story
I wake up 'in the' morning box, work 'in the' afternoon box, and relax 'in the' evening box. But when the stars come out, I stand 'at' the point of night.
Word Web
Desafío
Write down three things you do: one in the morning, one at night, and one on the weekend.
Notas culturales
Americans almost exclusively use 'on the weekend'.
British speakers frequently use 'at the weekend'.
In international business, 'in the morning' usually refers to 9 AM - 12 PM.
The use of 'in' for day parts comes from the Old English 'on' or 'in' meaning 'during'.
Inicios de conversación
What do you usually do in the morning?
Do you prefer working at night or in the morning?
What are your plans on the weekend?
Is it safe to walk in your city at night?
How does your routine change on the weekend?
Temas para diario
Errores comunes
Test Yourself
I like to read books ___ the evening.
Elige la opción acertada:
Find and fix the mistake:
They often go shopping in weekend.
Traduce al inglés: 'Yo me voy a dormir por la noche.'
Answer starts with: ["I...
Score: /4
Ejercicios de practica
8 exercisesI drink coffee ___ the morning.
Select the natural English sentence.
Find and fix the mistake:
I go to the park in the weekend.
evening / the / in / study / I
1. Morning, 2. Night, 3. Weekend
You should say 'at the morning'.
A: When do you exercise? B: I exercise ___ the afternoon.
Create the sentence.
Score: /8
Practice Bank
12 exercisesI usually exercise ___ the morning.
Do you work in night?
Elige la oración correcta:
Traduce al inglés: 'Ella ve películas por la tarde/noche.'
Ordena las palabras para formar una oración:
Une cada momento con su preposición:
They play football ___ the afternoon.
I like to jog on night.
Elige la frase correcta:
Traduce al inglés: '¿Estás libre el fin de semana?'
Ordena esta pregunta:
The kids often play outside ___ the afternoon.
Score: /12
Preguntas frecuentes (8)
It's a historical exception. 'Morning' is seen as a duration (a box of time), while 'night' was historically seen as a single point in time.
Yes, but only for specific events, like 'I heard a noise in the night.' For habits, always use 'at night'.
Both are correct. 'On' is American; 'At' is British. Use the one that matches the dialect you are learning.
No. We say 'at night', not 'at the night', unless we are talking about one specific night.
Use 'at'. 'At noon'.
Use 'on'. 'On Monday morning'. The day of the week always takes 'on'.
Not quite. 'Evening' is usually before you go to bed (5 PM - 9 PM). 'Night' is when you sleep or when it is very late.
No, say 'on weekends' (plural) or 'on the weekend' (singular).
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In Other Languages
por la mañana / en la mañana
Spanish uses the same preposition for night (por la noche), but English switches to 'at'.
le matin / le soir
English requires the preposition 'in' or 'at'.
am Morgen / in der Nacht
English and German prepositions for night and morning are almost exactly swapped!
asa ni (朝に)
English has three different prepositions (in/at/on) where Japanese mostly uses one.
fi al-sabah (في الصباح)
Arabic also uses 'fi' for night, whereas English switches to 'at'.
zǎoshàng (早上)
English requires a prepositional phrase; Chinese just uses the word.